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Coolcore Multi Chill – Product Review

The Multi Chill by Australian brand Coolcore is a versatile, multi-functional headwear item suitable for all types of outdoor sports and leisure activities. Coolcore advertise 12 different ways that the Multi chill can be worn that offer a suitable headwear item for all climates. The secret to the Multi chill and the other products offered by Coolcore is the fabric which claims to use a technology to keep you cooler, drier and more comfortable with a competitive advantage. If you would like to know more about the technology in their fabric visit coolcore.com.au for more details, there is a comprehensive explanation of the technology in the fabric provided.

I have been testing the Multi Chill for 6-8 weeks on a variety of my runs over differing weather. I wanted to test the product on both hot and cooler days and see if the fabric really did cool me during my runs. During these runs I have used the Multi Chill in a variety of the 12 styles however predominantly the sweatband, saharine and bandana styles.

The main question I wanted to answer was, does the fabric provide a cooling effect? From my first few runs wearing the Multi Chill it was apparent that this is true, I could feel the fabric cooling my head as my body started to heat. The result wasn’t a huge cooling effect but certainly enough to feel a noticeable difference when running. These initial runs were all in mild weather in the early morning.

Using the Multi Chill under hotter condition and runs under direct sunlight, I was surprised to find the cooling effect is greater then the milder conditions. This seems to be when the fabric performs best, during these runs as my body and head heated the fabric again provides the cooling effect. The feeling is not extreme, but rather a noticeable cooling of the head. This also has the benefit of you staying drier, as the Multi Chill absorbs sweat from running the head and hair definitely stay drier and helps keep you comfortable while running.

If you are looking at the Multi Chill or other products from Coolcore and expecting a huge cooling effect in hot conditions then you may be disappointed. However the fabric used by Coolcore will provide relief from the heat of the sun and the natural heating of the body during exercise.

Using the Multi Chill at night in cooler conditions is also a positive experience. Using in the bandana method allows for warmth in the beginning of the run and as the body heats up the head remains comfortable. I haven’t been able to use the Multi Chill in very cold conditions yet however I don’t see any problems as the Multi Chill can be worn in a way to provide warmth and also the fabric’s cooling will happen when the body heats during the run.

If you are looking for a multi-functional headwear item for running or other sporting activity, I don’t see any weakness in the Coolcore Multi Chill. The claims that Coolcore make in regards to their fabric are accurate and the Multi Chill is comfortable to wear for long periods of time. It’s a welcome addition to my running accessories collection

The Multi Chill sells for AUD $19.95 plus $6.95 shipping within Australia. This is well priced against other products in this space with not many staking claim to the cooling effect that Coolcore offers. Coolcore has a range of products all using the same fabric, check them out at coolcore.com.au for more details.

*Disclaimer: Coolcore provided a Multi Chill without charge for the purpose of this review.